Top Rankings
New Albany School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,149 students in New Albany School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in New Albany School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,028 Schools
# Students
2,149 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Albany School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
55%
Graduation Rate
87%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.7%
26.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
18%
7%
% Black
27%
45%
% White
48%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,819 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,408. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,546 is less than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,819
$12,408
Spending / Student
$10,546
$12,276
Best New Albany School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Albany Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
874 Sam T. Barkley Dr.
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1843
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1843
Gr: PK-5 | 1,074 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
New Albany High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Highway 15 North
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1805
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1805
Gr: 9-12 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
New Albany Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Apple Street
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1820
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1820
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
New Albany/s.tippah/union Co. Alt
Alternative School
915 Denmill Road
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 538-4100
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 538-4100
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
School Of Career And Technical Education
Vocational School
203 Highway 15 North
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1810
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1810
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Albany School District?
New Albany School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,149 students.
What is the rank of New Albany School District?
New Albany School District is ranked #25 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Albany School District?
48% of New Albany School District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Albany School District?
New Albany School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is New Albany School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,546 is less than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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